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If February has a color, I would say it is red-from deep
burgundy reds to bright candy apple reds. During February we wear red to
promote women's heart health, and red is the color most frequently associated
with Valentine's Day.
Red is a color that gets noticed, and I think that everyone
needs a few red garments and crochet accessories in their closet. Here are a few of my
favorite red crocheted accessories:
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If you are looking for a quick gift this Valentine's Day,
there is still time to whip up a pair of Betty's Button-up Mitts over the
weekend. These easy mitts are a great way to use all of the mismatched buttons
you have been collecting, and this bright pop of red is perfect with any outfit
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Betty's Button-Up Mitts
Interweave Crochet Accessories 2010
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For a little more warmth, check out the Seamed
Mittens. These warm winter accessories begin with a long chevron cuff and are
worked flat before working the single seam.
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Seamed Mittens,
Interweave Crochet Fall 2008
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Shawls are another great way to add red to your wardrobe. If
you aren't ready to commit to a bright red, I love the deep burgundy of the
Dragonfly Shawl. Web like crocheted lace takes its inspiration from the wings
of a dragonfly. This elegant shawl would look lovely with that little black dress
for a romantic evening out. |
| Dragonfly Shawl, Interweave Crochet Winter 2008 |
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The Guinevere wrap is the perfect accessory for a stylish tunic
dress or a great pair of jeans. I love the feminine ruffle edging and the
beautiful halo of the mohair yarn. |
| Guinevere, Wrapped in Crochet |
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The Crochet Bobble Beret may be classified more as a pink
than a red, but these sister colors are closely enough related for me. This
chic crochet hat creates texture by crocheting bobbles that form on the wrong side of
the fabric as you work the beret.
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| Crochet Bobble Beret, Knitscene Fall 2009 |
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Add a little red to your wardrobe this February with great accessories. You can, of course, work any of these patterns in a different color, but grab some attention and crochet with red this month. You can find more great accessory patterns in the Crochet Me Shop.
Best wishes,
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Buttons accent while short-rows shape these stylish crochet mittens.
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Buttons accent while short-rows shape these stylish crochet mittens.
Finished Size: 7" wrist circumference, 812" hand circumference (buttoned); 7" long.
Yarn: Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian highland wool; 220 yd [200 m]/312 oz [100 g]): color #9404, 1 skein.
Yarn Weight: #4 - Medium
Hook: Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle; eighteen 58" vintage looking buttons; matching thread; sewing needle.
Gauge: 16 sts and 15 rows = 4" in st patt.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Accessories, 2010
Availability:
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Sale: $3.85
These mittens are worked flat then seamed with a chevron stitch pattern inspired by a Japanese stitch.
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These mittens are worked flat then seamed with a chevron stitch pattern inspired by a Japanese stitch.
Finished Size: Child's 4/6 (8/10, women's S/M, M/L): 6 (6 1/2, 8, 9)" circumference at widest point of palm; 8 (8 1/2, 11 3/4, 12 1/4)" in length from tip of fingers to point of chevron at wrist. Red mittens shown in women's S/M, multicolored in child's 8/10.
Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Lightweight (100%superwashwool; 360 yd [329m]/41?2 oz [125 g]; ): fire on the mountain (child's); brick (woman's), 1 skein each.
Yarn weight: #2 - Fine.
Gauge: 20 sts and 161?2 rows = 4" in hdc.
Hook: Size 3/D (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Fall 2008.